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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 996.50, 1,375.54 and 664.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 996.50, 1,375.54 and 664.80 is: 917.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    996.50 : 1,375.54 = 664.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    996.50/1,375.54 = 664.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    996.50x = 1,375.54 × 664.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    996.50x = 914,458.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,458.99/996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.68

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